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  1. BGroot

    Scion FR-S Owners Claim a Recall Fix Is Destroying Their Engines

    Usually when you take your car into the dealership for a safety recall, it comes out the other side of the shop imperceptibly better and safer than before. These are essentially mechanical firmware updates. It's theoretically one of the least risky things you could do to a vehicle—and at the end...
  2. MG

    2021 Toyota 86 What will it look like?

    The car should debut early next decade. One of the world’s favorite modern sports car, the humble Toyota 86 (or GT86, depending on the market), is due to receive a fresh new generation in 2020 or 2021. We tasked our artists to predict the future and here’s the result – a speculative rendering of...
  3. Lewis

    2013-2016 Scion FR-S Abnormal Noise When Clutch Pedal is Depressed

    Some 2013 – 2016 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an abnormal noise, such as a squeak, grind or groan type noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. Follow the procedure in TSB 0012-17 to address this condition. R & R Bearing Release New Part Number...
  4. MG

    2017 Toyota 86 Clicking Noise From Rear Axle While Driving

    Some 2017 model year 86 vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise from the rear CV axle while driving. This noise may be intermittent depending on the driving pattern. Follow the Repair Procedure in TSB 0217-17 to address this condition. This also affects 2013-2016 Scion FR-S. The TSB for that...
  5. MG

    2015-2016 Scion FR-S Idle Fluctuation in Park or Neutral

    Some 2015 – 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 – 1000 RPM) only when the transmission is in the Park or Neutral shift position. This condition occurs after the vehicle has been driven about 25 miles or more at highway...
  6. OishiiJPN

    2013-2016 Scion FR-S Oil Leak

    If you have a Scion FR-S (Toyota 86) with a small oil leak, you will want to look closely and make sure that the base of the drain plug doesn't have a small crack in it from over torquing. Replace the plug and gasket if needed and torque to 31 ft lbs. Toyota SU003-02194 Engine Oil Drain Plug...
  7. MG

    2017 Toyota 86 will be $950 more than outgoing FR-S

    Toyota has priced its new 86 sports coupe from $27,120, which is an increase of about 4 percent over the Scion FR-S that it replaces. But the 86 is more than just a rebadge of the now-discontinued Scion brand's coupe. A host of chassis, interior, and styling updates make the first truly sporty...
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